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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.80, 10,269.44 and 2,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.80, 10,269.44 and 2,227.72 is: 3,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.80 : 10,269.44 = 2,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.80/10,269.44 = 2,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.80x = 10,269.44 × 2,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.80x = 22,877,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877,436.88/6,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.82

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